I just saw that the University of Minnesota Twin Cities will have a team at the Solar Decathlon. They will be competing against other universities in the world to build the most energy efficient/ green home.
Here is the link to the Solar Decathlon and check out last years winners!
Archive for May, 2008
Solar Decathlon
Posted in Green Building on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Real Deal, with service that is.
Posted in Service on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Schmidt Homes and Schmidt Homes Remodeling are proud to announce their Real Deal Service Program. If you want to know why we’re different from any other builder in town it’s the service we provide to our customers. View our recently published ad in the Northfield Entertainment Guide, The Real Deal Service Program.
The Real Deal has [...]
Being Green is as Easy as ABC
Posted in Green Building on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everywhere you turn these days there is green building this and green building that. What are some of the easy things that a homeowner can do to make their home green without spending a lot of green.
1. Start with having an energy audit. Most electric companies offer these at a minimum fee. They will test [...]
Roofing Review
Posted in Home Maintenance on May 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Spring is a good time to check your roof for any damage from the winter weather. From the ground look to make sure there aren’t any missing shingles, lumps or raised shingles. Look to make sure none of your ridge shingles (these are the shingles that are along the peak of the [...]
